DIY Polaroid #191 Cable Release for Land Camera (210 Model)

After a search on the web for the cable release, I realized how pricy it would get (specially the s&h cost). I found an old vintage cable release in an old photographer bag and started checking everywhere for the perfect fit...this is what I came out with. Still to test later on today, since I have film inside ;)

1 Normal cable release for cameras. 1 disposable water cap from squeeze bottle. - Sharp knife - Screws (several sizes to test) - pliers - a candle

Using a sharp knife and being extremely careful, cut the cap like in the image.

Check your cable release to see the width of the end. Then grab a couple of screws or nails to start widening the opening. To widen, light up the candle. Using pliers or gloves grab the screw/nail and heat it up for a few seconds directly in the flame of the candle. Then press it or turn II into the cap (careful). I started with thin nails and as I was getting closer I did the last one with a screw. While the screw was hot, I began turning it so it could mark the winding part of the screw.

Take the cable release and insert or sort of screw it inwards.

Now... the time to test. Although it is not a perfect fit, it stays in place and allows you to shoot..specially for long exposure photos. (testing it later on...)